Mohave County nonprofits keep our communities moving—from Bullhead City to Kingman to Lake Havasu City. If you’ve wanted a simple, trustworthy list of local organizations to support (and practical ways your business can help), this Spotlight Sunday is for you. Below you’ll find quick background on standout nonprofits, the exact pages to donate or volunteer, and plug-and-play campaign ideas you can roll out this week.

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How to Pick a Local Nonprofit (Fast)

  • Match your mission: Restaurants → food security; pet services → animal welfare; retailers → youth programs.
  • Verify the basics: Look for a working website, current programs & events, and clear donate/volunteer info.
  • Plan a 90-day partnership: One cause per quarter keeps momentum without burning out your team.

Local Nonprofit Spotlights (with action links)

1) Kingman Area Food Bank (Kingman)

Supports food security across greater Kingman with pantry distribution and community drives. Businesses can sponsor collection bins, run “round-up at the register,” or donate staff volunteer hours.

Start here: Volunteer & donation info. Source: Kingman Area Food Bank volunteer page.

2) Cornerstone Mission Project (Kingman)

Emergency shelter, meals, and transitional support for unhoused neighbors. Great fit for service businesses that can donate meals, laundry services, or hygiene kits.

Start here: Cornerstone Mission Project. Source: Cornerstone Mission official site.

3) River Fund, Inc. (Bullhead City)

Rapid assistance for families facing emergencies—utilities, housing, medical travel, and more. Retailers can run “$1 at checkout” fundraisers; professional services can donate a day’s proceeds each quarter.

Start here: River Fund Inc.. Source: River Fund official site.

4) Friends of Mohave County Animal Shelter (County-wide)

Volunteer-driven support for the county shelter—medical care, transport, adoption promotion. Perfect for pet-adjacent businesses (groomers, vets, boutiques) to sponsor adoption days.

Start here: Friends of MCAS. Sources: Best Friends partner listing and Friends of MCAS official site.

5) Western Arizona Humane Society (Lake Havasu City)

Adoptions, spay/neuter, and community pet programs. Great for photo-friendly campaigns: “Pet of the Week” features boost engagement and adoptions.

Start here: Adopt • Donate. Sources: WAHS adopt & donate pages.

6) Hospice of Havasu (Lake Havasu City)

Nonprofit hospice providing compassionate end-of-life care and family support. Ideal for professional firms seeking meaningful year-round impact.

Start here: Hospice of Havasu. Source: official website.

Local tip: When you donate, ask if the nonprofit can provide a short paragraph and logo you can add to your website’s community page. That creates social proof and helps your Local SEO with fresh, community-relevant content.

How Local Businesses Can Partner (Templates You Can Copy)

  • Register Round-Up: “Round up for River Fund this month.” Add a counter card and a one-line script for staff.
  • Give-Back Day: Pick one slow weekday: donate 10% of sales to Kingman Area Food Bank. Share photos, tag the nonprofit.
  • Wish-List Drive: Publish a 5-item list (socks, toiletries, canned goods). Drop-off bin near checkout; post weekly progress.
  • Adopt-a-Service: Offer your core service pro bono once a quarter (e.g., website tune-up, photo session, bookkeeping consult) to a nonprofit partner.
  • Co-host an Event: Pair with Friends of MCAS or WAHS for a pop-up adoption or photo day in your parking lot.

Simple 90-Day Giving Calendar

Week 1: Choose your nonprofit and confirm a contact. Week 2: Announce the campaign (email + social + a small notice bar on your site). Weeks 3–10: Share one update per week (donation totals, photos, wish-list items). Weeks 11–12: Final push + thank-you post with results and photos.

Mohave County nonprofit FAQs (quick answers you can act on):

How do I verify a Mohave County nonprofit before donating?
Check the organization’s official website for current programs and a physical address. Then confirm 501(c)(3) status on IRS or state databases and review recent updates on the site or social channels. When in doubt, call the local office and ask for their EIN and most recent annual report.
What’s the highest-impact way for a small business to help?
Pair a modest cash goal with a visible in-store or online campaign. Example: “Round up for River Fund this month.” Add one hands-on action (team volunteer hour or wish-list drive) and one awareness action (feature a client story with permission).
Can giving campaigns help with marketing and Local SEO?
Yes. Publish a short recap with photos, totals, and a thank-you. Link to the nonprofit’s official site. This creates fresh local content, builds trust, and can earn natural backlinks or press mentions.
How often should we run charity efforts?
Once per quarter is a sweet spot: it’s consistent, newsworthy, and sustainable for small teams. Rotate causes across Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City to spread impact county-wide.